Mr Khan said he had to make an additional £8 million in savings, which left him with very difficult decisions.

He said: “Keeping Londoners safe is my number-one priority, and supporting officers out on the beat in our communities is more important than keeping open buildings that are simply not used by the vast majority of the public, and where just 8% of crimes are reported.

Notting hill police station (Image: Daily Mirror)

“I am confident that these final plans maintain the best possible service for Londoners, and will provide the access to the police that they need – especially in an emergency.

“The combination of one 24/7 front counter in every borough, more dedicated local officers in better contact with the communities they serve, and a significantly improved online service will mean that Londoners are able to contact the police in the way that suits them best.”

Cressida Dick, Metropolitan Police Commissioner, said she shared the Mayor’s commitment to keep Londoners safe, adding: “I am confident that these changes will not impact on our ability to deliver this.

"We know that the ways in which the public want to contact us have changed, so we absolutely must continue to transform, focusing on serving the public as best we can.

“Of course we know there will be some people who need to speak to a police officer face to face, and there are still many ways in which they can do that.”

In total, 37 stations will close across the city.

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